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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88,179.08, 132,178.03 and 34,849.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88,179.08, 132,178.03 and 34,849.39 is: 52,238.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,179.08 : 132,178.03 = 34,849.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,179.08/132,178.03 = 34,849.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,179.08x = 132,178.03 × 34,849.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,179.08x = 4,606,323,547.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,606,323,547.17/88,179.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,238.28

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